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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Easy English Toffee

This is a great toffee that literally comes together in minutes and doesn't require a thermometer-gotta love that! The recipe comes from Bloggy Buddy Joni's Grandma and I'm so glad she shared it. I've made this for Christmas the last couple years and it is truly a keeper. Best of all there's still time to whip up a batch for New Year's Eve... The diets don't start until Tuesday:@)

Over medium/high heat, stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil-it will look fluffy and bubbly. Cook until it turns a pretty amber/light caramel color, approximately 7-8 minutes.

Pour over nuts distributing evenly.

If adding chocolate let the candy cool for 7 minutes, then sprinkle the top with the chips. Let them sit for a couple minutes to soften, then spread them over the top of the toffee (an offset spatula works well).

Allow to cool completely-several hours. Break into pieces and enjoy!

Tips:

If you're fond of that great toffee with the almonds and almond dust on the top, simply send your nuts through the food processor and pour them onto the melted chocolate (and press them in a bit) instead of adding them to the bottom.

Joni has some other great tips and advice so please stop by to see what else she has to say about this old time family favorite HERE.

Note to self: A non-stick skillet works well too and set the timer for 8 minutes and stove dial between 6-7.

Thanks for the recipe, Lynn. I made toffee for the first time ever this Christmas and it scorched on the bottom of the pan, despite me cooking it over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, and cooking to the soft crack stage as the recipe said to. I wonder if I actually did cook it too long. Or perhaps I should have used a heavier pan. Or, maybe just chuck that recipe and use yours next time! Lynn, hope 2013 brings you much joy, peace, faith, hope, love, and good health! ~ Beth

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My boys are grown and on their own and while the day job puts food on the table, it doesn't feed the soul. So this Philly Girl started Pig In Mud. Please join me as I welcome each season and holiday through brief posts focusing on home cooking, baking and crafts. I hope you'll find this a happy place that provides inspiration:@) Lynn